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Holiday Eye Safety: Protecting Your Little Ones and Your Celebrations

The holiday season is full of joy, laughter, and of course, toys! But while we're busy picking out the perfect gifts for our kids, it's important to remember that some toys can pose hidden dangers—especially to their eyes. In fact, nearly 1 in 10 children's eye injuries that end up in the ER are caused…

Halloween Safety: Protect Your Eyesight This Spooky Season

Halloween is a time for fun, creativity, and, of course, plenty of treats! However, it also comes with its own set of hazards, especially when it comes to your eyes. Here are some tips to keep your family's vision safe this Halloween. 1. Costume Contacts: Proceed with Caution Many people love to enhance their costumes…

Classroom Clarity: Student Vision Sale

We've got kids covered this Back to School season! If your child is struggling to see the board or read this school year, poor vision may be to blame. We provide pediatric eye exams and a selection of opticals for kids to ensure that they are successful this school year. A comprehensive eye exam with…

Preparing for Back to School

As we say goodbye to summer vacation and schools welcome back students, it's the perfect time to think about all the ways we can set our children up for a successful academic year. While pencils, notebooks and new clothes often dominate the shopping lists, there's another crucial element that's often overlooked: vision. The Importance of…

5 Tips To Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Summer!

As we dive deep into the heart of summer, it's essential to keep your eyes safe and healthy while you enjoy all the fun outdoor activities this season. Protecting your eyes from the sun is key, but we have some other great tips and for maintaining optimal eye health. 1. Shield Your Eyes from Harmful…

How Do I Know If I Have Cataracts?

June is Cataract Awareness Month (with cataracts being one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States) and the importance of early detection and treatment of cataracts is critical to preserving sight. Let's dive into cataracts and how to know if you may be experiencing symptoms of cataracts. What are Cataracts? Firstly, what…

Watch Us in Action in Costa Rica

Here's a glimpse into our 2024 service trip and vision clinics in San Isidro, Costa Rica.

April Is Women's Eye Health Month

Did you know that women have a greater chance of developing certain eye diseases compared to men? Women develop blindness and have visual impairments twice as much as men. This means that 2/3rds of people with blindness and vision problems are women. Many women aren't aware that they have a higher risk for developing eye…

Why Is Family Health History Important For Vision?

Families can share many things across generations — like the color of our eyes or hair. And sometimes, that can include eye health. A family health history is a record of the things your family may share that could affect your health, including your eye health. Many hereditary eye diseases won't show symptoms until later…

Tips to Enjoy the Holidays Safely

As gift wish lists are checked off, it's hard not to think of Ralphie in the holiday classic A Christmas Story. All he wanted was an official Red Ryder carbine action BB gun! While it's a good laugh, there are definitely some toys we know to flag as unsafe. But there are some other parts…